Emilio Rodriguez defeated Oscar Sabate Bretos 6-4 6-3 in the Spain F35 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Oscar Sabate Bretos came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Emilio Rodriguez claimed a first win over Oscar Sabate Bretos in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-20 | Spain F24 | R16 | clay | Oscar Sabate Bretos | 6-1 3-6 6-0 |